Lack of political will in TN to prevent caste crimes

Even as the uproar on the ‘custodial death’ of Ajithkumar and the suicide of Rithanya due to dowry harassment continues, the ‘honour killing’ of Dalit youth Kavin Selvaganesh has raised troubling questions about Tamil Nadu’s socio-political climate. This murder shatters the belief that education can keep caste discrimination at bay. While activists and politicians demand a special law for ‘honour killings’, it is time to examine what has been done, and what governments have failed to do.

TN 'honour killing' case: VCK demands probe by special team, Rs 1 crore solatium

TIRUNELVELI/THOOTHUKUDI: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday said attacks on Dalit people are increasing in Tamil Nadu, and urged the state government to enact a legislation against honour killings.

From Sathankulam to Sivaganga: When khaki turns red

MADURAI, THOOTHUKUDI, & TIRUCHY: Hey beat me up like I was an animal,” K Angalan reminisced his two-decade-old encounter with cops, voice trembling, and fear still lurking in his eyes. “They tied me like Jesus on the cross and lashed me from legs to spine.” He can barely forget how he was treated, abused with filthy language and told to confess to the crime by cops, who openly threatened to hurt his sister.

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Manjolai workers appeal to TN government against forceful eviction; seek time till disposal of SLP

The workers said they are ready to obey the High Court's order and have no intention to remain at the estate. But the authorities call each worker in threatening tone to leave.

CHENNAI: On May 22, 2018, a Tamil Nadu police squad opened fire and killed 13 people protesting against the reopening of the Sterlite copper smelter in Thoothukudi. An inquiry commission was formed to investigate the killings, and a report was submitted by retired justice Aruna Jagadeesan. The contents of that report, however, continues to be a mystery.

Suspicious withdrawal of custodial death plea: HC seeks counter

The judges observed that Muthukaruppan had filed a petition seeking justice for his son.